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Overview |
Eckerd College | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Northwest University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,014 students)
Eckerd College vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Northwest University?
- Eckerd College is 39.8% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Eckerd College than Northwest University ($48,220.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest University than Eckerd College ($23,722 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 36.6% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($10,140 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Northwest University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 17.7% larger than aid received Northwest University ($26,456 vs. $22,486)
Eckerd College vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 138 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Northwest University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Northwest University and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Northwest University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $5,468 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($21,532 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/